Sabres News

MICHAEL PECA ADDED TO SECOND POWER PLAY LUNCHEON

The Buffalo Sabres today announced that former Sabres’ captain Michael Peca will join U.S. National Junior team General Manager Jim Johannson as a guest speaker at the Power Play Luncheon at noon on Tuesday, December 7. Peca will be on hand to talk about his experiences on the road to winning gold with Team Canada at the 1994 IIHF World Junior Championship. The luncheon will take place in the HSBC Arena 100 Level Harbour Club.

Johannson will announce Team USA’s preliminary roster for the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship at an 11 a.m. press conference immediately preceding the luncheon. The roster will include approximately 28 players, who will gather in Albany, NY on December 16 for a training camp. This year’s tournament will take place in Buffalo from December 26, 2010 to January 5, 2011.

Tickets for the luncheon are available for purchase at www.sabres.com. Ticket options include individual tickets priced at $35 and a $300 group option that includes a table for up to 10 people. For questions, contact the HSBC Arena Account Services Office at (716) 855-4444. Attendees will be asked to adhere to a business casual dress code. Free parking will be available in the ramp adjacent to HSBC Arena.

The Buffalo Sabres Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation that is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the Western New York region. In the process, the foundation strives to assist worthwhile organizations that make this region a better place to live and work. The primary focus of the foundation is to assist youth hockey initiatives, children's health and wellness initiatives, specifically those that serve the underprivileged and handicapped, and to provide support to non-profit organizations and groups that provide vital services to those in need in our community.